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Ski resort contract imminent: Village by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Village of Valemount is making some preparations for the Valemount Glacier Destinations Resort (VGD) which is still awaiting its Master Development Agreement (MDA) with the Province. Earlier this week, a Village staffer told The Goat the Province said the signing of the Master Development Agreement (MDA) is “imminent.” At its Jan. 24 meeting, Council voted in favour of drafting a letter to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, in partnership with Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG), with the request of starting a Governance and Boundary Extension Process in response to the proposed — and provincially approved — VGD project. In 2013, the previous Council had commissioned a study to examine whether or not the Village should extend its boundary to the resort, but the study was dropped by the current Council – until now. To start the Governance and Boundary Extension Process, the Village and RDFFG need to submit a formal request to the Ministry supported by a Council Resolution and a RDFFG resolution, according to a report written by Economic Development

Officer, Silvio Gislimberti. The governance and boundary extension process is supposed to help the Village Council, RDFFG and Valemount area residents consider how the ski resort will be governed – whether it be part of the Village, Regional District, or its own municipality. The Valemount could incorporate it by a contiguous or satellite boundary extension, according to Gislimberti. A goal of the study is to identify the pros and cons to different options. Another goal is to evaluate alternatives that are in line with the community’s objectives, though what those are is not stated. The study will examine: services such as sewer and water to the area of extension, the financial health of local government, additional areas of responsibility, community identity and cohesion, and current tax rates. Cont’d on 6

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Winter festival aims to raise funds by EVAN MATTHEWS Though there isn’t much snow, the Valemount Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is attempting to create a winter wonderland in the form of a festival. The reason for the festival according to Sam Travers, PAC chair, is to raise money for a brand new $150,000 playground on the elementary school grounds. There are two playground areas in Valemount, one located at Centennial Park on 5th Avenue — more than two blocks from the elementary school — and the other located on the elementary school grounds, but it’s geared towards younger children, Travers says. “We want kids to get off the technology and stay more on the playground, and more actively

(engaged) in sports,” says Travers. “Perhaps a climbing wall or some extracurricular activity outside, maybe they would get off the computers and be kids for that one extra year.” Last year the Valemount PAC came up with $6,000 worth of snowshoes to encourage kids to try an outdoor activity, and promote outdoor recreation. The PAC has applied for several grants for the new playground and they are in the process of applying to Columbia Basin Trust. “The undertaking is so large, it’s a lot of money,” she says. “The school is in dire need of this playground.” The tentative date for the festival is Mar. 5, says Travers, who has already spoken with both the regional district about using the arena and the Valemount Curling Club about using

its building. Earlier this month, Valemount Curling Club President, Korie Marshall, told The Goat that the organization is looking to have other community organizations use the Curl-

“Our intention is to have activities including dogsledding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, on the public works area adjacent to (the arena),” said Travers at the Jan. 24 Council meeting. She noted

“We want kids to get off the technology and stay more on the playground, and more actively (engaged) in sports,” Sam Travers, Valemount Parent Advisory Council chairperson.

ing Club for an array of purposes, such as festivals.

Now with Council’s support, the Valemount Beer Fest is setting its sights on a successful takeoff. Council voted in favour of granting Michael Lewis, co-owner of Three Ranges Brewery, preliminary approval for the beer and music festival to be held at the Valemount Airport on June 17, 2017. Council also voted a final decision will be made no less than two months prior to the festival and conditional on a few things, including proof of insurance, and satisfying the needs of organizations such as Northern Health, the RCMP, B.C. Ambulance, the Fire Department and Public Works. Lewis will also need written confirmation from the owners of any private hangers being used for the festival, according to Council, as well as a liquor license and cleanup deposit. “Our administrator did go with the Public Works superintendent and discussed this,” said Mayor Townsend at the Jan. 24 Council meeting. “If (Public Works) has to go clean up following the event it will take about one day, so that is (why)

the suggested amount is $500. The deposit will be returned if it’s cleaned up,” she said, also noting the deposit must be placed no later than 14 days prior to the event. But festival owners won’t be on the financial hook

she said the fee would be “precedent setting”, and that there would be some people in the Village opposed to allowing the site to be used free of charge. Councillor Peter Reimer opposed Townsend on the idea, saying the festival

“The primary focus for any revenue raised this year is for Veterans. It’s a society out of Quesnel focused on reintroducing Veterans to their communities once they leave the military, especially Veterans who have been out (of the military) for quite a while and just kind of hold up at home. The program helps with PTSD,” Michael Lewis, Three Ranges Brewing Co. for everything, as Council approved the Village of Valemount to act as a sponsor of the event by donating the airport site free of charge. However, Mayor Townsend initially made the suggestion of a “nominal fee of $100”, as

will provide significant economic benefit to the community’s hospitality industry, as well as gas stations, and for those reasons the fee should be waived. “I only suggest it because Council is setting a precedent,” said Townsend.

gamble the PAC is willing to take. “We’ve got to roll the dice,” says Travers. “I’ve seen it snow here in June. Today we don’t have snow, maybe tomorrow we will. “The worst-case scenario is alternate activities at the winter festival,” she says. Though next year’s festival is already being planned a little earlier — in January — Mar. 5 was the only day this year that many of the organizations and companies could come together, Travers says. Council waived the rental fee for use of the community hall and the Village tent on Mar. 5, and the proposed activities take place on Village property conditional on insurance.

the dogsledding would take place along the backside of

Council hops on-board with Beer Fest by EVAN MATTHEWS

John Osadchuk Park, and the minimum distance for a dogsled track is 3.5 KM. Travers also asked about Public Works installing a man-made snow hill, so kids could toboggan, and placing banners near the ball diamond promoting local organizations. There would also be a bonfire — pending a burn permit — and fireworks, Travers says. PAC is proposing a $10 entry fee. People will also be able to buy food tickets for $5, which will give them access to food vendors or can be used for a silent auction. When Councillor Sandy Salt asked about the lack of snow, and how it would impact the festival, Travers replied by saying it’s a

Hiring: “Somebody will come forward next time and say, ‘we have a bona fide proposal as well’, and it is a very nominal fee.” Councillor Sandy Salt made note of the fact that the festival is raising money for a designated charity, so Council called on Mike Lewis one more time to clarify. “The primary focus for any revenue raised this year is for Veterans,” said Lewis. “It’s a society out of Quesnel focused on reintroducing Veterans to their communities once they leave the military, especially Veterans who have been out (of the military) for quite a while and just kind of hold up at home. “There is a program that helps with PTSD,” he said. He also made note that a portion of the revenue would come back to Valemount directly, going to the Valemount Arts and Culture Society, as well as the Legion. The only revenue the organization will be keeping, according to Lewis, is enough seed money for next year’s festival. Ultimately the Village Council opted to act as a sponsor, and provide free use of the airport.

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Evan Matthews Editor Last week was a very important day for mental health awareness. Twenty per cent of Canadians will experience mental illness or languishing mental health in their lifetime, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), which translates to more than 200 people in Valemount and 100 in McBride. Jan. 26th, 2017, was designated as Bell Let’s Talk Day, and it was the most successful day since the campaign’s inception in 2010. For those who don’t know what Bell Let’s Talk Day is, it is the marketing campaign of a charitable pro-

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Bell Let’s Talk? Well, let’s talk health initiatives, onemillion crisis and distress line callers spoken with, and four out of five Canadians report they are more aware of mental health issues, all according to the letstalk.bell. ca website. Even Canadian celebrities have started joining the cause, most notably, Winnipeg-born Clara Hughes. Hughes is tied with fellow Winnipegger, Cindy Klassen, as the most decorated Canadian Olympian of all time, with a total of six medals, and she’s competed at both the Summer and Winter Games. Hughes, now the official spokesperson for the Bell Let’s Talk initiative, uses her own past struggles with depression and mental health issues to relate to others, and help shed the stigma so commonly associated with mental health issues. It’s the same

reason I found myself drawn to the subject in 2016. Every student from my graduating class had to complete a project, the Independent Professional Project (IPP). I knew early on, I wanted to focus on mental health. The long story short is I wrote a (roughly) 70-page booklet titled, The Road of Recovery, sharing three people’s stories of languishing mental health, or mental illness, and additionally sharing my own. The people I wrote about, and got to know included: One woman who suffered from depression and anxiety stemming from her workplace. One man who endured childhood physical abuse, an unloving home, which led to learning disabilities and trouble communicating from an early age, and ultimately ended up with this man spending a significant portion of his adult life in jail for a committing a

violent crime. Another man was, simply, a student — and with a lot of stress in his personal life and attempting to navigate an education system stacked against him, his life crumbled for a while. And in reference to my story, initially, I felt uncomfortable sharing it for the same reason I always do: there are people who have it so much worse — some of whom I had been writing about — so who am I to complain? But as I found out, mental health is a spectrum, and it has a place for everyone — even those who are totally and completely healthy. Our society is a complex one, not black and white, but of nuance and grey areas. While each individual person has their own specific stresses and joys, these are things we all experience as part of the human existence. Though individually our stresses may be different, too much on one person can cause languishing mental

health, and can even (potentially) lead to certain mental illnesses. So, in the words of Bell, let’s talk. To acknowledge we all have mental health, no matter where an individual falls on the mental health spectrum, is the first step in shedding the negative stigma that comes with talking about mental health. There is even a program in Valemount called Shared Care, focused on helping with the community’s mental health. Sue VandenBergh is the project lead of the Shared Care pilot project in Valemount, which has 25 members making up the Local Action Team. The team in Valemount has three main objectives including reduction of stigma and stereotyping, youth recruitment and empowerment, and raising community awareness. Those who want to learn more about the program are encouraged to visit www. sharedcarebc.ca.

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New funding pot for museums by EVAN MATTHEWS The Valemount Historic Society is taking steps to access a new funding pot. The B.C. Liberal Government is launching a funding program to celebrate B.C.’s communities and their contributions to our nation, as part of Canada’s 150th birthday celebration. The funding program will see the B.C. Government invest $8-million into museums and heritage sites throughout the province. At the Jan. 24 Council Meeting, Valemount Council approved the Valemount Historic Society’s (VHS) request to apply for a grant to the new program, called British Columbia | Canada 150: Celebrating B.C. Communities and their Contributions to Canada, for the purpose of

restorations to the Valemount Museum. A Village report referencing the grant application reads: “The grant will propose replacement of shingles, window casements and siding. Estimated cost will be approximately $50,000, but more research is required prior to the grant submission. “Mayor, Council and Village staff have worked to create a good working-relationship with the Historic Society, which included an increase in the 2016 budget for maintenance and upkeep.It was also approved that any funding the museum did not use, could be carried forward to the next year’s budget. Therefore, $4,300 will be carried forward to 2017, and can be used towards the matching 20 per cent

contribution for this grant,” the report states. The Goat asked the McBride museum and library if the organizations had any intent of applying to the new funding pot, but they did not provide comment by presstime. Though The Goat contacted the museums and libraries, heritage sites are eligible for funding too, and the B.C. government is encouraging citizens to choose a heritage site and apply. The grants will assist with developing infrastructure, meaning projects improving or developing new museum spaces and facilities. The grants also assist projects conserving historic places and heritage sites, meaning projects that preserve, rehabilitate and restore formally registered,

designated or recognized historic places. Lastly, the grants are also intended to build lasting legacies, according to the B.C. Government, meaning projects that physically represent B.C.’s unique and diverse histories, culture and heritage. The Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Peter Fassbender, says this is an opportunity to celebrate B.C., and Canada’s, rich heritage. “Arts, culture and heritage are at the core of British Columbia’s cultural identity,” Fassbender says. The program application deadline is February 10, 2017. Contact B.C. Museum Association’s program officer at grants@ museumsassn.bc.ca or 250-356-5700.

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Crystal Ridge Dear Editor, We had an amazing day at Crystal Ridge on Friday, Jan. 27. The runs are amazing to say the least, and the quick, easy access makes it that much better! We were surprised to see next to no tracks on any of the runs, and we only saw one other pair up there, but they skinned off once they got to the top.

All of us can’t wait to go back and utilize this area. This was each of our first time visiting Valemount and the surrounding area, and we will be choosing to sled and ski here from now on. Thank you to VARDA for this amazing experience. Happy sledding, Micah Bradley Calgary, AB

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Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report

Heli-theft, shifting cargo

In an effort to better keep the community informed the Robson Valley Regional RCMP will be providing weekly press releases to the local papers. The list is not inclusive of all calls of service the local RCMP detachments receive, but provides a cross section of what is happening in the Robson Valley.

On January 23rd McBride RCMP received a report of a semi travelling eastbound on Highway 16 appeared to have an insecure load of plywood, and concerned it may fall off the trailer. McBride RCMP and CVSE members patrolled the area and stopped several vehicles matching the complaint description but all were compliant. On January 26th the Valemount RCMP received a report of theft near the Mount Robson Information Centre. Yellowhead Helicopters were conducting work

in the area and equipment left in the lot of the information centre was discovered stolen when they returned. The items are unique in that they are used with a helicopter, and not commonly used for other means. Anyone with information on this are asked to please contact the Valemount RCMP 250566-4466 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. On January 27th Valemount RCMP conducted a road check for impaired drivers on Highway 16 when a white Dodge RAM was stopped. The male

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Notice of Intent to Close and Remove Public Highway Dedication Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Valemount’s intention to have the designated road on Lot 1, Plan 10371, DL 9778, Cariboo District, permanently closed and the road dedication removed, through adoption of Bylaw No. 767, 2017.

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The road described above is to be closed and removed from its present location in exchange for an equal amount of land being dedicated as road on the northeast end of the subject property, 1100 Main Street. At the Regular Council Meeting of February 14, 2017, all those persons who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Please note emails will not be accepted as written submissions. All correspondence submitted to the Village of Valemount in response to this Notice will form part of a public record and will be published in a meeting agenda when this matter is before the Council or a Committee of Council. Village of Valemount Road Closure Bylaw No. 767 will be available for viewing during regular office hours, from February 2, 2017 until February 14, 2017 at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road. Gord Simmons Interim CAO

driver of the Dodge RAM was identified as a prohibited driver and subsequently arrested. The male was later released to appear in court at a later date and vehicle impounded. On January 28th Valemount RCMP were called to the Best Western in Valemount for a report of a fight in the lounge area. Upon arrival police identified two males who were involved, and had since returned to their rooms. No charges are being pursued in this matter and it is believed alcohol was a contributing factor.

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texting while driving, talking on a hand-held cell phone while driving, putting on makeup while driving, and reading a newspaper or book while driving. A driver found using a hand-held electronic device while driving in BC may face $543 in financial penalties for a first offence. That increases to $888 for a second offence, and penalties keep increasing each offence.

McBride by-election candidates public by EVAN MATTHEWS

McBride’s Mar. 4th byelection is fast approaching, and the would-be councillors have been made public. Three seats need to be filled from nine candidates. Many names you might recognize from previous stints in municipal politics. Bob Balcaen, for instance, spent 16 years on Council, as an alderman, director and councillor, though he says he was defeated a few times, too.

“I just feel things are slipping a bit in McBride, and if I can help with jobs and running the corporation, then I should jump in,” Balcaen told the Goat. Joseph Rich — a current board member of the McBride Community Forest — is running in his second by-election this term, after he ran in McBride’s 2015 by-election. Also running for a second time is Diane Smith, who is a member of the McBride and District Chamber of

VGD resort A governance study must also include a cost benefit analysis, Gislimberti says, by identifying costs for the VGD base area and controlled recreation area, potential revenues, and current tax rates for properties located both within the current municipal boundary of Valemount and unincorporated areas within the area of the proposed extension. The MDA is a signed contract between the resort proponent and the Province, managed by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The Province says the MDA conveys rights to the resort developer and operator, to develop the resort in accordance with the Master Plan, which outlines the scope and layout of the recreational, residential and commercial developments.

Commerce. Both ran previously for former Councillor Bob Callaghan’s seat, which was ultimately won by current Councillor, Rick Thompson. Thompson won the 2015 by-election with 110 votes, to Smith’s 76 and Rich’s 59. Another familiar name up for election in 2016 is Allan Frederick, known from his coverage of McBride Council in The Valley Sentinel. Frederick has also spent time on Council

and the McBride Community Forest Board. Irene Rejman will also be throwing her hat in the ring, having served on Council previously. Mike Moseley, too, spent time on Council, and at one point was McBride’s only dentist. Also on the ballot will be Harold Edwards, Lucille Green and Rosemary Hruby. Stay tuned for more details on the candidates in upcoming editions!

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One of the last major milestones for VGD was having the Province approve its Master Plan, which happened in August 2016. The RDFFG finished the area’s rezoning and OCP amendment in the same month, according to the Province. In September 2016, the Simpcw First Nation signed the Impact and Benefit Agreement with VGD, which is a requirement of the MDA. Shortly after the Province approved the Master Plan, Oberto Oberti — the resort’s designer — said the Master Plan is a crucial step and milestone, but it is not the final step before construction. “We have always been careful not to raise expectation beyond what is certain at each stage of the process.” After Provincial approval,

September 2016, Simpcw Chief, Nathan Matthew (middle), signs the Impact and Benefits Agreement with VGD, which is a requirement for the Master Development Agreement. Oberto Oberti (right) signed for VGD.

the next step is completing the MDA. “Our biggest celebration will be when we have the MDA, which is also a very important precondition for the financing of the project and the beginning of construction. If things go well, we will accomplish

this by winter so that we can start construction next summer,” Oberti wrote in August. Tommaso Oberti, son of Oberto and fellow designer, told The Goat that a December 2017 opening would likely be pushed back at this point.

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Junior Rangers learn to ride

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by CONRAD BROERSMA and EVAN MATTHEWS The Valemount Canadian Rangers (JCRs) are gaining some hands-on experience in the backcountry. Over the weekend of Jan. 27 – 29, the JCRs went out into the bush to take the Canadian Safety Council Course for snowmobiles. The JCRs spent the past few weeks scouting the local areas for a suitable spot and watching the weather, and hoping for some reasonable temperatures. With help from YORA President Patricia Thoni, the Camp Creek area was chosen, as it had a suitable training ground, a cabin for the JCRs to sleep in, and access to snowmobile trails — providing the group avoided the cross

country ski trails. The JCRs spent Friday afternoon loading up the necessary gear, ultimately making their way out to Camp Creek and setting up camp. “We met our instructors, Canadian Ranger Dave Bjorkman, and Canadian Ranger Tom Nickel of the 100 Mile Canadian Ranger Patrol, as well as Warrant Officer, Gord Cutting, and our own JCR instructor Warrant Officer, Ray Corfield from Headquarters,” says Conrad Broersma, Valemount JCRs leader. The snowmobiles were supplied by Spectra Power Sports out of Williams Lake, according to Broersma, and the JCRs stared at them in anticipation. Saturday morning started just before 6 AM with a

few of the JCR’s cooking a hearty breakfast of pancakes and fresh fruit. By 8 AM, they were listening attentively as the instructors began the lessons starting with snowmobile safety, proper equipment and a pre-ride checklist. Once the JCRs could demonstrate they knew the necessary theory, they were each assigned a snowmobile and went over it checking the fluid levels, track, safety switches, and practicing changing out the belt. Following pre-ride checks, the JCR’s mounted their snowmobiles and practiced moving forward and reverse. Once basic movement was mastered, it was off to the track where they rode in different patterns around cones. Then they were off for a

quick trail ride. For dinner, the adults were in for a treat, as it was the JCRs responsibility to cook supper, which were burritos with several different styles of beans. By 5:45 PM, supper was finished and some were asking to go to bed. Sunday was all about putting what they had learned

about safe riding skills into practice, including riding up and down hills, traversing a hill and turning around on a hill, and the JCRs had help with this from Will Chitty, another Canadian Ranger. As with all weekends, the anti-climactic ending was the cleanup and

leaving the site in better shape than what they found, which was hard to do at Camp Creek, as it’s so well-maintained. The JCRs’ next exercise is only six weeks away and the kids will be learning winter survival skills, including building snow shelters.

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by EVAN MATTHEWS Rather than become shut-ins for the rest of the winter, the Canoe Valley Community Association (through Kinnickinnickers family centre) is encouraging kids to get outside and embrace the season. On many Wednesdays, CVCA takes kids to Jackman Flats to offer cross-country skiing lessons, weather permitting. Barb Jensen, a member of the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA), is the lead instructor. YORA provides an instructor to the program at no cost, according to Cindra Gurnon, Kinnickinnickers Centre facilitator. Now in its second year, the cross-country ski program pushes the kids to try something they may not otherwise, Gurnon says. “It builds a healthy lifestyle, and it keeps them active and socializing,” says Gurnon. “The cost for someone to get the cross-country ski equipment can be quite substantial, and then to find out their child doesn’t like it… It would be unfortunate,” she says. Kids who enter the program have to be between six and 12 years old, according to Gurnon, but any child within the age range is welcome — though the program is currently full. The program is funded via a Community Gaming Grant via the Provincial Government’s Ministry of Finance Though the program makes cross-country skiing accessible to kids — expensive equipment is involved — and Gurnon says the program was made possible with funding from a Community Gaming Grant via the Provincial Government’s Ministry of Finance, an Imagine Community Grant via Northern Health, as well as YORA. Now CVCA has taken the program a step further, as the organization offers a rental program to adults (and children), as well. “They can come and rent skis,” says Gurnon. “It’s $10 per day, and there is a security deposit, too.” For those looking for more information, Gurnon says to call Canoe Valley Community Association at Kinnickinnickers family centre at 250-566-0008.

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Caption (top left, then clockwise): Megan Pawliuk climbs up a hill, with Mattis Karle, Leighton Duerksen and Adala Cinnamon behind. Tyson Rothwell has a tumble, but he hopped right back up. Dylan Springer secures his poles, and waits to start down the Jackman Flats trailhead. Adala Cinnamon secures her poles, as instructed! Paige Springer and Adalie Anothony took the approach of, ‘Who needs poles, as long as we have each other?!’ / EVAN MATTHEWS

CLosINg CosTs ExPLaINEd When purchasing a home, you are faced with expenses known as closing costs. Some of these items are more obvious than others, such as lawyer or notary fees or inspection costs. But are you familiar with other costs that you will need to budget for?

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Title Insurance - simply put, this is an insurance policy that protects the purchaser and their lender against losses related to the property’s title or ownership. Some examples are: existing liens against the property’s title; encroachment issues; or errors in surveys and public records. Property Transfer Tax – all property purchases are subject to this tax. You can expect to pay 1% on the first $200,000 of your purchase price and 2% on the balance over that. Lender fees – be sure to discuss these with your mortgage specialist, but these may include the costs of underwriting your mortgage, the appraisal (if required), and the costs to pull a credit report. Inspection costs – this may be more than a home inspection, and may include such things as a septic inspection, water samples, or survey fees. Your Realtor can assist you with finding estimates or help you choose which inspections are best for you. Notary/Lawyer fees – in order to transfer a property into your name, your legal agent will need to conduct a title search, draft documents (including mortgage documents) and file the title with the Land Title office under your name. If adjustments for taxes, utilities, tenant revenue or heating costs are involved, they will calculate these as well and provide you with a statement of adjustments. If you are the seller, you may also need to consider prepayment costs for your mortgage and the cost of the real estate commission. A conversation with your Realtor – whether you are the buyer or the seller – can help clarify these items and ensure you stay on budget.

Shelly Battensby is a Sales Representative for RE/MAX Centre City Realty. Shelly can be reached by cell at 250- 566-1086 or shelly. battensby@gmail.com. View her listings at www.valemountmcbridelistings.com.

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Thursday, Feb 2, 2017

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Senior Girls crack Provincial rankings by EVAN MATTHEWS The Valemount senior girls’ basketball team is showing they’re the real deal, as they get ready to fight their way to the Provincial Championships. Playing in the “A” division of the B.C. Secondary Schools Girls Basketball Association, the Valemount Timberwolves have grabbed a provincial ranking, as they currently sit as the number 10 ranked team in the Province. “It means a lot,” says one of the team’s captains, Shae-Lynn Carlson. “In grades eight and nine we were basically… a senior team. We lost a lot in those years, and it’s nice to be winning,” she says. The Valemount girls played host to another tournament over the Jan. 27 and 28 weekend, ultimately, with the team finishing in third place behind Cedars Christian School (finishing second) and Unity Christian School (finishing first). Cedars is ranked fifth, provincially, while Unity is ranked eighth. While the Valemount girls only played Unity — not Cedars — in the most recent tournament, the girls faired well in a close game, losing 73-63. In a game against St. Ann’s, the Valemount girls beat St. Ann’s by a score of 53-46. St. Ann’s, out of Kamloops, also received honourable

One of the earliest experiences I can remember in the garden was helping my Dad tie up the large dinner plate dahlias he was so proud of. We had inherited from the old fellow that sold us the house in 1945 a large collection of the old fashioned “dinner-plate dahlias” that grew to six feet and had blooms the size of a real dinner plate. We always pronounced the word “day’li-ya” but a few years ago Brian Minter of CBC fame stated that it should be pronounced “dahl-ya” as they were first introduced by Andreas Dahl (1751-1789) of Sweden. Anyway, it sounds more high class!

mention on the Provincial rankings. “I think we’re going to Provincials, for sure,” says Carlson, who also says the team can beat anyone in their division after seeing them compete with some of the ranked teams. The girls noted, too, how they’ve shed the “underdog” label, and consider themselves to be serious competitors. In order to qualify for the Provincial Championships, the Valemount senior girls’ team will have to finish in one of the top two spots within their zone. Currently, Valemount sits in second place within the zone, just behind Cedars. The girls will now get set for the final zone tournament from Feb. 22 – 25, which will finalize the zone rankings, and dictate who qualifies for the Provincial Championships. Head Coach, Tim Nusse, says there has never been a question about the team’s commitment and dedication. “I’ve never had to worry about this team coming to practice ready to work,” says Nusse. “They’re self-motivated.” While Nusse wouldn’t go as far as saying this is the best team he’s ever coached, he did say they have the most depth and he feels comfortable putting any five girls on the floor.

As these wonderful, showy flowers are originally from Mexico and Guatemala they are not hardy enough to winter over in our area. They must be dug after the first frost, trimmed and dried off and stored in a very cool spot over the winter. To keep them from dehydrating over the winter, they can be packed in peat moss in grocery bags and hung from a rafter in a root cellar or placed on a shelf in an unheated area that does not freeze. If the tubers are frozen, they are dead! You have to be careful where you plant your dahlias as they can be overbearing of the other flowers in

Danni-Lee Hystad rushes her opponent during a competitive game against Unity Christian School last Saturday.

the bed. Some folks really don’t like the showy almost vulgar flowers and one fellow referred to them as “flowers for a horses funeral”! Dwarf dahlias grown from seed are really popular as bedding plants and most gardeners don’t bother lifting the tubers in the fall. They treat them as annuals, letting the frost kill them and buying more next year. Dahlias like well prepared and well drained soil. Adding a bit of lime and a handful of bone meal as you dig in good rotted manure and compost will get them off to a good start. The tubers are just the food storage place to get the plants off to a good start

in the spring. The actual plant is the little bud at the top of the tuber. If there is no bud, there is no plant. Many people store the clumps of tubers as a whole in the fall and only do the dividing up in the spring so they can be sure to get at least one eye or bud for each piece. When the last of May rolls along and it is time to plant your dahlias, the buds are usually already growing and easy to see. You can divide the clump into as many pieces as there are buds. A sharp knife is the best way to do this surgery. Because dahlias have hollow stems, the tall ones (over 3’ or 1m) need to be staked. Old broom or

Pete has lived, worked & gardened in the Dunster area for 35 years. He tries to deal with the “down to earth nuts and bolts of organic gardening” in his columns.

mop handles make great stakes. Many books advise to put the stakes in at planting time, but I have never done that, as I don’t like the look of all those broom handles in the garden waiting for the dahlias to grow. If you are careful, they can be pushed into the ground about 8 –10” (20cm) from the stem around the end of July. The stems can be loosely tied to the stake with thick twine. If you have time, the stakes can be painted a

dark green and with green twine, you can hardly see them. A side dressing of bone meal and compost around the end of July will really help the blooms develop. One of the beauties of growing dahlias is that they are just starting to bloom when so many others in the garden are just done for the year. As you are browsing the seed catalogues this spring, check off a few dahlias and give them a try.

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Valemount Tues, Feb 7, 6–8pm. Project Updates and Construction Plans for Valemount. Presented by Kinder Morgan at the Best Western Plus. Fri, Feb 10, 7:30. Shred Kelly have amplified the traditional sound of folk music with a more contemporary approach. “Stoke-Folk” – a genre that truly encapsulates the peaks and valleys that define Canada and fills a dance floor. Tickets at Infinity.

contemporary dance and music and will delight audiences of all ages. Tickets at Infinity. Tues, Feb 28. 7-9pm. *FREE* Valemount Transition Workshop. This workshop will provide the information on the bylaw and policy changes necessary for your organization to effectively make the transition with new bylaws and revised constitution when the new Act is proclaimed.

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Wed, Feb 8. Samson’s Delilah Trio featuring Scott Fri, Feb 24, 7:30. Ballet Duncan on Fiddle!! Live @ Kelowna. The performance The Dunster Schoolhouse, “150 Moves” has fresh Come out and support live and exciting classical and

local music! $10. Doors @ 7:00 Music @ 7:30 Concession will be available! www.samsonsdelilah.ca www.ifiddle.ca Wed, Feb 22. The Backcountry Horsemen of BC Robson Valley Chapter invites people interested in trail riding to an informational potluck, 6:30 p.m., Wallace residence (3760 Hinklemen Road). Please bring a food item to share. For info: Eileen MacDonald at 1-250-253-4193.

Saturdays 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/ Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370. Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ telus.net).

Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569-2378

Sports Drop-in adult hockey Sundays 6:30 and Wednesdays 8:15 at the Valemount arena. Full gear required. $15 per person. Drop-in volleyball and badminton at Valemount Secondary gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 and badminton Thursdays 7-9

Prayer meeting Wed 7pm at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370.

Drop-in volleyball Mondays 7-9 at the McBride Secondary School Gr 8 and up. Jodi Littlechild 250-569-7899.

Valemount Anglican United Church 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am.

Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 6-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090

McBride Anglican United Church 441 Dominion Street Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church • Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 4pm Phone: 250-566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-5693350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606

Pickleball at the McBride High school, Wed 7-9pm. We will play every Wednesday that the school is open. Age range is High School students to adults. All equipment is provided. Bring runners and come try it out. For information call Sharron at 250-569-2583.

Clubs & Groups RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. Tues 1-3 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Geek Squad. Mondays at 3pm at the Library Annex. Ages 9-13. Limited spots, so please let us know you’re coming. Discover technology with computer programming, robotics and more.

McBride March 31, April 1 & 2. 2017 McBride Loggers Community Bonspiel. We invite you to put together a team (or two) from your business or just a bunch of good friends.

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Thurs, March 2, 6-8:30pm. Water Sustainability Act Information Session. Please register as space is limited calling Christine at 1-800661-2055 ext. 105

Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride. The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group for all levels of writers. Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm @ the McBride Library Annex. Want to learn new music? Tired of playing alone? Come out for bluegrass, folk, country, rock. Phone: Dave Marchant at 250569-2569. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group meets Tues @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm. Council Meetings Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, and McBride. The Valemount Children’s Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre. Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall Adventist Community Services meets Tues 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride. Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride. Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) at Golden Years Lodge upstairs in the lounge. Call 566-4179 Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.

Monthly Book Discussion. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30pm at the McBride Library. Themes change monthly, check in at 569-2411 or find us on Facebook. All welcome! The Valley Piecemakers meet the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1pm in the Elks Hall. All Quilters and Wannabe quilters are Welcome. For more info contact Barb Brabant 250-569-0068. Monthly Meeting of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will be held on the last Thursday of each month, 7:00pm @ the school. All welcome! Fibre Arts Group, Thurs 10am in the McBride Library annex. (previously met at Odds & Ends) Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework project and come hang out! The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs from 2:004:00pm. Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586 Book Club for adults – Meet second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the library. Call 250566-4367 for more info. McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall. Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.

Youth The McBride Play group is meeting on Fridays 10 am to noon at the E-Free Church. All kids ages 0-6 and their care-givers are welcome to come out for playtime, socializing and a free snack! For more information, please call Emilia Roth @ 569-6809

Valemount Legion Events Thursday Feb 2 Valemount Legion – The Athabasca Barn Burners & The Travelling Troupadour Trio will play the Valemount Legion 7 p.m. $10.00 cover charge Friday Feb 3 Valemount Legion - Elise Bressette performs Friday Night Live at 7 p.m. Monday Feb 6 7 p.m. General Meeting of Royal Canadian Legion Valemount Branch 266. Installation of 2017 Executive and Officers. All members encouraged to attend. Zone Commander Al Turner will be officiating Friday Feb 10 Friday Night Live at the Valemount Legion features Bob Hoskins and Edna McLean Friday Feb 17 Blue Syntax plays at the Valemount Legion 7 p.m. Monday Feb 20 7 p.m. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 266 annual awards night. All members are encouraged to attend. Details to follow Friday Feb 24 7 p.m. Friday Night Live featuring Nick Beddington Thurs March 2 Johnny Cash impersonators David James and Big River will perform at Valemount Legion. Tickets available soon. Fri March 17 Valemount Legion will be hosting a St Patrick’s Day Dance – Get your green on and plan to attend.

McBride Parent-Child Group. Meeting Fridays 10:00am @ 521 Main St. Open to all caregivers and their kids. Drop by for play time and to meet with other families! Please bring water bottle for your child. Info: 569-2411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ The manager of the DCFS is holding office hours at the Dunster Schoolhouse on Fridays from 9am to 4pm and is open to the public to visit. RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 and up. Wed 3:00 - 4:30 in the afternoon. Share time with other girls, enjoy activities, be heard and make a difference. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. Dunster Playgroup. Meets on Thursdays from 10am to noon at the Dunster Schoolhouse. Kids 0 to 6 grab your grown up and come enjoy open play, crafting and gym time. Please bring a snack to share. Info: 569-4033

Seniors Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, Tues 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info. Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs 6:30pm. Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level Thurs 1-4 pm.

Wellness Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 @ the fire hall. Go with the Flow Yoga with Donalda Beeson in Valemount, on

Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at 960 Main Street. RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in Fridays 1-3pm 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. Tues & Thurs 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta 566-9196 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139 Valemount Ladies walking group meet Thurs at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot.

Workshops Want to learn how to knit? Already know how and want to get together to socialize? Willing to share your knowledge? The Valemount Public Library is offering space and supplies Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm Every Monday from 11am-1pm resume and Cover Letter Workshop, free, at the Valemount Learning Centre. Helping you create your best resume yet! Call 250-566-4601 for more info. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Wed 4pm and Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.

Other Dinner and live music at Valemount Legion Branch #266, Valemount. Frtdays 5:30-9:00p.

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Though the party is still over seven months away, the Village of Valemount has started planning for Canada’s 150th birthday. At the Jan. 24 Council meeting, Council approved Village staff to apply to the

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